Throat ulcers are painful lesions which develop in a person’s throat and present several complications, especially while speaking, eating or swallowing. These ulcers could be a repercussion of untreated infections of the respiratory tract, or problems such as tonsillitis and pharyngitis. Viral infections such as that of HIV, Epstein-Barr virus, herpes simplex virus or yeast infection could also cause the same. The following is a brief description on the symptoms that a person may exhibit, if he is suffering from throat ulcers, and what are the different options available for the treatment.

Throat Ulcers Symptoms

The first and most noticeable symptom which may signify that a person has developed throat ulcers is difficulty in swallowing food. For some, it might be a mild discomfort, while the condition may make it almost impossible for others to swallow any food, at all. The open cuts of the ulcers generally cause great pain, the moment any food (especially solid food) passes over them.

If you are suffering from throat ulcers, then you may have a check at the ulcers by doing a self inspection of your throat. Looking at the mirror, open your mouth and flatten your tongue so that you get more visibility of the throat area. Use a flashlight to get a better view. If there are any ulcers present, then you may be able to clearly notice some white spots on the tonsil area. These white spots are usually the place where the ulcers are located. With time, the ulcer tissues secrete pus and take on a gray color, signifying that the cells of the throat are dying. Due to pus secretion, you may also experience the onset of a foul taste or breath in your mouth. Other symptoms could be enlarged lymph nodes, fever, cough or nasal congestion. Read the rest of this entry »